Why take prenatal vitamins?
Why this product?
Our recommended product
Post Essentials
Post-partum multivitamin supplement
£27.25
17 vitamins and minerals
Including: vitamin C, choline, B vitamins, D, zinc, iodine
B vitamins contribute to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue
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Why continue with a multivitamin after giving birth?
When should you stop taking postnatal vitamins?
Prenatal or postnatal: do you really need to switch supplements?
| Nutrient | Main role | Requirements during pregnancy | Requirements during the post-partum period (with breastfeeding) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Choline | Baby's brain development, maternal cognitive function | 480 mg/day | 520-550 mg/day |
| Vitamin D | Bone health, immune function | 15 µg/day (600 IU/day)* | 15 µg/day (600 IU/day)* |
| Iodine | Thyroid regulation, baby's brain development | 200 µg/day* | 200 µg/day* |
| Vitamin C | Antioxidant, wound healing, iron absorption | 105 mg/day* | 155mg/day* |
| Zinc | Wound healing, immunity, hormonal balance | 10.9 mg/day* | 12.2 mg/day* |
| Vitamin A | Foetal development, immunity and vision | 700 µg/day* | 1300 µg/day* |
| Vitamin E | Cell protection, immune function | 9.9 mg/day* | 9.9 mg/day* |
| Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) | Energy metabolism, red blood cell production | 1,9 mg/day* | 2,0 mg/day* |
| Vitamin B6 | Hormonal regulation, nausea prevention (pregnancy), neurotransmitter synthesis | 1,8 mg/day* | 1,7 mg/day* |
| Vitamin B12 | Energy production, nerve function, anaemia prevention | 4,5 µg/day* | 5,0 µg/day* |
| Pantothenate (B5) | Hormone production, energy metabolism | 5 mg/day* | 7 mg/day¨ |
| Selenium | Cell protection, immune support | 70 µg/day* | 85 µg/day* |
| Omega-3 DHA | Neuronal development, anti-inflammatory, cardiovascular health | 200-300 mg/day | 200-300 mg/day |
*The above values are taken from the nutritional reference values established by Anses for pregnant and breastfeeding women. (11)
And what about iron?
In summary: how to choose wisely?
Our recommended product
Post Essentials
Post-partum multivitamin supplement
£27.25
17 vitamins and minerals
Including: vitamin C, choline, B vitamins, D, zinc, iodine
B vitamins contribute to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue
Extramel®, a patented antioxidant ingredient